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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.47, 229.47 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.47, 229.47 and 117.19 is: 161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.47 : 229.47 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.47/229.47 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.47x = 229.47 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.47x = 26,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,891.59/166.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.54

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