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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 229.50 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 229.50 and 150.12 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 229.50 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/229.50 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 229.50 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 34,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452.54/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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