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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.55, 229.77 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.55, 229.77 and 117.41 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.55 : 229.77 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.55/229.77 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.55x = 229.77 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.55x = 26,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,976.15/166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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