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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.83, 230.31 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.83, 230.31 and 110.82 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.83 : 230.31 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.83/230.31 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.83x = 230.31 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.83x = 25,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522.95/166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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