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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.54, 229.89 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.54, 229.89 and 117.60 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.54 : 229.89 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.54/229.89 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.54x = 229.89 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.54x = 27,033.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,033.91/166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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