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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 229.05 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 229.05 and 119.51 is: 164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 229.05 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/229.05 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 229.05 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 27,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.62/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.82

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