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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 230.18 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 230.18 and 117.09 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 230.18 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/230.18 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 230.18 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 26,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951.19/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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