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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 230.30 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 230.30 and 111.70 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 230.30 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/230.30 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 230.30 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 25,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,723.38/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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