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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 250.80 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 250.80 and 151.92 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 250.80 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/250.80 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 250.80 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 38,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,101.54/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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