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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.97, 230.28 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.97, 230.28 and 117.86 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.97 : 230.28 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.97/230.28 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.97x = 230.28 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.97x = 27,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140.80/166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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