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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.15, 229.35 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.15, 229.35 and 117.07 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.15 : 229.35 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.15/229.35 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.15x = 229.35 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.15x = 26,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850.00/166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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