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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 250.48 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 250.48 and 152.52 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 250.48 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/250.48 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 250.48 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 38,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203.21/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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