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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.90, 229.76 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.90, 229.76 and 152.22 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.90 : 229.76 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.90/229.76 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.90x = 229.76 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.90x = 34,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,974.07/166.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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