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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.78, 230.23 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.78, 230.23 and 114.60 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.78 : 230.23 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.78/230.23 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.78x = 230.23 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.78x = 26,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,384.36/166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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