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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 229.24 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 229.24 and 119.56 is: 164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 229.24 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/229.24 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 229.24 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 27,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,407.93/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.85

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