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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 229.64 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 229.64 and 117.45 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 229.64 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/229.64 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 229.64 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 26,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970.63/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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