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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 228.63 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 228.63 and 119.32 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 228.63 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/228.63 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 228.63 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 27,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280.96/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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