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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 249.29 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 249.29 and 158.72 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 249.29 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/249.29 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 249.29 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 39,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,567.31/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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