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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 230.11 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 230.11 and 111.44 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 230.11 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/230.11 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 230.11 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 25,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,643.76/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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