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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 229.99 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 229.99 and 114.18 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 229.99 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/229.99 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 229.99 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 26,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259.32/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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