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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 230.10 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 230.10 and 152.98 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 230.10 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/230.10 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 230.10 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 35,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200.70/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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