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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.52, 229.88 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.52, 229.88 and 108.30 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.52 : 229.88 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.52/229.88 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.52x = 229.88 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.52x = 24,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,896.00/166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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