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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.43, 229.73 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.43, 229.73 and 117.33 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.43 : 229.73 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.43/229.73 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.43x = 229.73 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.43x = 26,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,953.63/166.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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