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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 230.49 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 230.49 and 154.74 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 230.49 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/230.49 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 230.49 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 35,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,666.02/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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