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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.55, 229.80 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.55, 229.80 and 114.20 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.55 : 229.80 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.55/229.80 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.55x = 229.80 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.55x = 26,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242.01/166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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