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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 230.04 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 230.04 and 108.44 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 230.04 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/230.04 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 230.04 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 24,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945.54/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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