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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.53, 229.80 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.53, 229.80 and 108.30 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.53 : 229.80 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.53/229.80 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.53x = 229.80 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.53x = 24,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887.34/166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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