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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 230.31 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 230.31 and 117.88 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 230.31 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/230.31 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 230.31 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 27,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148.37/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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