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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.85, 230.34 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.85, 230.34 and 111.63 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.85 : 230.34 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.85/230.34 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.85x = 230.34 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.85x = 25,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,712.85/166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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