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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 229.36 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 229.36 and 119.56 is: 165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 229.36 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/229.36 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 229.36 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 27,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422.28/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.04

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