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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.70, 229.90 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.70, 229.90 and 153.62 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.70 : 229.90 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.70/229.90 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.70x = 229.90 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.70x = 35,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,317.24/166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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