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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 229.53 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 229.53 and 117.30 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 229.53 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/229.53 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 229.53 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 26,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923.87/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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