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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.75, 230.10 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.75, 230.10 and 111.46 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.75 : 230.10 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.75/230.10 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.75x = 230.10 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.75x = 25,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,646.95/166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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