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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.09, 229.35 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.09, 229.35 and 110.92 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.09 : 229.35 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.09/229.35 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.09x = 229.35 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.09x = 25,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439.50/166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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