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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.28, 229.44 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.28, 229.44 and 114.56 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.28 : 229.44 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.28/229.44 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.28x = 229.44 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.28x = 26,284.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,284.65/166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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