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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 230.04 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 230.04 and 151.38 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 230.04 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/230.04 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 230.04 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 34,823.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823.46/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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