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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 230.02 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 230.02 and 150.25 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 230.02 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/230.02 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 230.02 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 34,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,560.51/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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