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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 248.85 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 248.85 and 153.48 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 248.85 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/248.85 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 248.85 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 38,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193.50/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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