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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 228.99 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 228.99 and 116.89 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 228.99 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/228.99 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 228.99 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 26,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,766.64/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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