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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 229.04 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 229.04 and 120 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 229.04 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/229.04 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 229.04 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 27,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484.80/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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