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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 229.90 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 229.90 and 152.91 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 229.90 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/229.90 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 229.90 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 35,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154.39/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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