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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.41, 229.61 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.41, 229.61 and 151.45 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.41 : 229.61 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.41/229.61 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.41x = 229.61 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.41x = 34,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,774.24/166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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