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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.82, 230.19 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.82, 230.19 and 108.68 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.82 : 230.19 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.82/230.19 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.82x = 230.19 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.82x = 25,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017.05/166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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