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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 229.23 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 229.23 and 110.20 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 229.23 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/229.23 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 229.23 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 25,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261.15/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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