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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 230.33 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 230.33 and 117.53 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 230.33 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/230.33 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 230.33 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 27,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069.83/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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