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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 230.04 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 230.04 and 154.98 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 230.04 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/230.04 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 230.04 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 35,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,651.60/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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