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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 248.42 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 248.42 and 155.97 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 248.42 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/248.42 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 248.42 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 38,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,745.29/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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