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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.84, 230.08 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.84, 230.08 and 152.13 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.84 : 230.08 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.84/230.08 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.84x = 230.08 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.84x = 35,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,002.07/166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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