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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 250.02 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 250.02 and 150.96 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 250.02 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/250.02 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 250.02 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 37,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,743.02/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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