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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 228.99 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 228.99 and 110.73 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 228.99 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/228.99 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 228.99 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 25,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356.06/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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