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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.38, 229.63 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.38, 229.63 and 119.91 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.38 : 229.63 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.38/229.63 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.38x = 229.63 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.38x = 27,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534.93/166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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