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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.09, 229.12 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.09, 229.12 and 110.73 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.09 : 229.12 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.09/229.12 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.09x = 229.12 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.09x = 25,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,370.46/166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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