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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.44, 229.80 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.44, 229.80 and 111.18 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.44 : 229.80 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.44/229.80 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.44x = 229.80 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.44x = 25,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549.16/166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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