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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 229.24 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 229.24 and 152.17 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 229.24 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/229.24 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 229.24 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 34,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,883.45/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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