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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 229.06 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 229.06 and 115.62 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 229.06 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/229.06 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 229.06 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 26,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483.92/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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