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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 229.26 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 229.26 and 114.42 is: 157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 229.26 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/229.26 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 229.26 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 26,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231.93/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.86

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