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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.71, 230.03 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.71, 230.03 and 111.35 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.71 : 230.03 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.71/230.03 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.71x = 230.03 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.71x = 25,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,613.86/166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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