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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.46, 229.79 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.46, 229.79 and 119.23 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.46 : 229.79 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.46/229.79 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.46x = 229.79 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.46x = 27,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,396.91/166.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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