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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.44, 229.56 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.44, 229.56 and 108.24 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.44 : 229.56 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.44/229.56 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.44x = 229.56 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.44x = 24,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,847.57/166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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