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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 229.55 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 229.55 and 152.39 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 229.55 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/229.55 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 229.55 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 34,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981.12/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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