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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 230.34 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 230.34 and 114.49 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 230.34 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/230.34 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 230.34 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 26,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371.63/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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