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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.40, 229.68 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.40, 229.68 and 111.16 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.40 : 229.68 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.40/229.68 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.40x = 229.68 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.40x = 25,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,531.23/166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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