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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 229.53 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 229.53 and 158.63 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 229.53 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/229.53 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 229.53 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 36,409.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,409.79/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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