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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 229.95 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 229.95 and 114.66 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 229.95 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/229.95 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 229.95 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 26,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,366.07/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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