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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.46, 229.79 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.46, 229.79 and 155.44 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.46 : 229.79 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.46/229.79 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.46x = 229.79 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.46x = 35,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719.01/166.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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