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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 229.79 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 229.79 and 117.56 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 229.79 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/229.79 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 229.79 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 27,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012.38/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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