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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 229.80 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 229.80 and 117.45 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 229.80 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/229.80 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 229.80 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 26,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,990.01/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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