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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 228.93 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 228.93 and 116.98 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 228.93 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/228.93 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 228.93 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 26,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,779.22/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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