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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.34, 229.63 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.34, 229.63 and 114.16 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.34 : 229.63 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.34/229.63 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.34x = 229.63 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.34x = 26,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,214.56/166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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