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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.60, 230.04 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.60, 230.04 and 150.16 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.60 : 230.04 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.60/230.04 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.60x = 230.04 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.60x = 34,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542.81/166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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