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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.42, 230.16 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.42, 230.16 and 151.84 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.42 : 230.16 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.42/230.16 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.42x = 230.16 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.42x = 34,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,947.49/166.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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