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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.00, 229.48 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.00, 229.48 and 150.81 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.00 : 229.48 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.00/229.48 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.00x = 229.48 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.00x = 34,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,608.78/166.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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