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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 230.24 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 230.24 and 117.79 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 230.24 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/230.24 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 230.24 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 27,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,119.69/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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