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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.54, 230.04 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.54, 230.04 and 117.64 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.54 : 230.04 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.54/230.04 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.54x = 230.04 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.54x = 27,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061.03/166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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