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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 228.87 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 228.87 and 159.21 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 228.87 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/228.87 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 228.87 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 36,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,438.39/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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