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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.13, 228.93 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.13, 228.93 and 154.85 is: 213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 228.93 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/228.93 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 228.93 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 35,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,449.81/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.39

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