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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 229.77 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 229.77 and 111.29 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 229.77 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/229.77 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 229.77 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 25,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,569.95/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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