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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 228.96 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 228.96 and 117 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 228.96 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/228.96 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 228.96 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 26,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788.32/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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