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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.43, 229.74 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.43, 229.74 and 113.99 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.43 : 229.74 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.43/229.74 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.43x = 229.74 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.43x = 26,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186.34/166.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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