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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.56, 229.74 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.56, 229.74 and 114.72 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.56 : 229.74 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.56/229.74 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.56x = 229.74 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.56x = 26,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,355.77/166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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