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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.81, 230.22 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.81, 230.22 and 108.76 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.81 : 230.22 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.81/230.22 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.81x = 230.22 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.81x = 25,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038.73/166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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