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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 228.80 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 228.80 and 154.52 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 228.80 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/228.80 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 228.80 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 35,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,353.42/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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