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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 230.16 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 230.16 and 117.68 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 230.16 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/230.16 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 230.16 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 27,085.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,085.23/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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