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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 230.48 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 230.48 and 117.88 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 230.48 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/230.48 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 230.48 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 27,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,168.98/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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