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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 229.74 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 229.74 and 116.88 is: 161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 229.74 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/229.74 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 229.74 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 26,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,852.01/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.19

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