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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.49, 229.57 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.49, 229.57 and 117.28 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.49 : 229.57 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.49/229.57 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.49x = 229.57 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.49x = 26,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923.96/166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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