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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.34, 229.38 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.34, 229.38 and 153.26 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.34 : 229.38 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.34/229.38 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.34x = 229.38 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.34x = 35,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154.78/166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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