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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.84, 230.16 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.84, 230.16 and 108.52 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.84 : 230.16 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.84/230.16 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.84x = 230.16 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.84x = 24,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,976.96/166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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