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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 229.80 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 229.80 and 155.53 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 229.80 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/229.80 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 229.80 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 35,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,740.79/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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