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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230.16 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230.16 and 108.54 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 230.16 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/230.16 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 230.16 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 24,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,981.57/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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