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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.77, 230.08 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.77, 230.08 and 108.58 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.77 : 230.08 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.77/230.08 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.77x = 230.08 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.77x = 24,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,982.09/166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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