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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 229.94 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 229.94 and 111.41 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 229.94 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/229.94 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 229.94 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 25,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,617.19/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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