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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.42, 229.77 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.42, 229.77 and 108.30 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.42 : 229.77 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.42/229.77 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.42x = 229.77 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.42x = 24,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,884.09/166.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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