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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.11, 228.96 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.11, 228.96 and 119.41 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.11 : 228.96 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.11/228.96 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.11x = 228.96 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.11x = 27,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,340.41/166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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