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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 230.26 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 230.26 and 108.68 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 230.26 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/230.26 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 230.26 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 25,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024.66/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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