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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 230.18 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 230.18 and 108.74 is: 149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 230.18 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/230.18 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 230.18 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 25,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,029.77/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.99

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