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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230.31 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230.31 and 150.48 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 230.31 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/230.31 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 230.31 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 34,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657.05/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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