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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.48, 229.76 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.48, 229.76 and 108.28 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.48 : 229.76 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.48/229.76 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.48x = 229.76 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.48x = 24,878.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,878.41/166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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