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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.18, 229.42 and 111.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.18, 229.42 and 111.00 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.18 : 229.42 = 111.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.18/229.42 = 111.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.18x = 229.42 × 111.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.18x = 25,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466.93/166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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