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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.41, 229.44 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.41, 229.44 and 113.85 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.41 : 229.44 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.41/229.44 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.41x = 229.44 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.41x = 26,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,121.74/166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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