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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 228.96 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 228.96 and 119.70 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 228.96 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/228.96 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 228.96 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 27,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406.51/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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