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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.23, 228.17 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.23, 228.17 and 151.65 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.23 : 228.17 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.23/228.17 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.23x = 228.17 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.23x = 34,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602.36/166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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