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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 247.92 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 247.92 and 151.68 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 247.92 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/247.92 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 247.92 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 37,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,604.51/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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