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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 230.34 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 230.34 and 114.44 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 230.34 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/230.34 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 230.34 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 26,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358.39/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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