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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.30, 229.56 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.30, 229.56 and 111.04 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.30 : 229.56 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.30/229.56 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.30x = 229.56 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.30x = 25,490.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,490.34/166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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