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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.41, 230.09 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.41, 230.09 and 154.17 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.41 : 230.09 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.41/230.09 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.41x = 230.09 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.41x = 35,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,472.20/166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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