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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 230.19 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 230.19 and 117.73 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 230.19 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/230.19 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 230.19 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 27,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100.27/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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