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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 229.56 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 229.56 and 152.76 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 229.56 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/229.56 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 229.56 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 35,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067.59/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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