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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 230.34 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 230.34 and 114.51 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 230.34 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/230.34 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 230.34 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 26,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377.53/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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