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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.24, 229.39 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.24, 229.39 and 161.79 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.24 : 229.39 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.24/229.39 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.24x = 229.39 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.24x = 37,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,113.01/166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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