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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.13, 248.84 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.13, 248.84 and 153.38 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 248.84 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/248.84 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 248.84 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 38,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,165.07/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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