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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 229.04 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 229.04 and 152.29 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 229.04 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/229.04 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 229.04 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 34,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,879.74/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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