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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 230.22 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 230.22 and 108.56 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 230.22 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/230.22 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 230.22 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 24,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,993.26/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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