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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 230.23 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 230.23 and 108.69 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 230.23 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/230.23 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 230.23 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 25,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,023.16/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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