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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 230.32 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 230.32 and 108.76 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 230.32 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/230.32 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 230.32 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 25,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.60/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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