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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 229.96 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 229.96 and 111.49 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 229.96 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/229.96 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 229.96 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 25,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,636.74/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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