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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.07, 229.28 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.07, 229.28 and 117.06 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.07 : 229.28 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.07/229.28 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.07x = 229.28 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.07x = 26,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,838.93/166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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