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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.60, 229.62 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.60, 229.62 and 117.32 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.60 : 229.62 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.60/229.62 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.60x = 229.62 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.60x = 26,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,939.02/166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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