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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 229.95 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 229.95 and 117.62 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 229.95 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/229.95 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 229.95 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 27,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046.72/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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