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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.53, 229.48 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.53, 229.48 and 117.32 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.53 : 229.48 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.53/229.48 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.53x = 229.48 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.53x = 26,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923.75/166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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