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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.38, 229.52 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.38, 229.52 and 117.28 is: 161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.38 : 229.52 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.38/229.52 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.38x = 229.52 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.38x = 26,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,918.11/166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.79

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