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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.63, 229.90 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.63, 229.90 and 111.43 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.63 : 229.90 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.63/229.90 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.63x = 229.90 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.63x = 25,616.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,616.84/166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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