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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.24, 229.44 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.24, 229.44 and 110.89 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.24 : 229.44 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.24/229.44 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.24x = 229.44 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.24x = 25,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442.60/166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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