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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.69, 230.09 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.69, 230.09 and 111.44 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.69 : 230.09 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.69/230.09 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.69x = 230.09 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.69x = 25,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,641.23/166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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