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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 250.10 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 250.10 and 152.96 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 250.10 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/250.10 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 250.10 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 38,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,255.30/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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