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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 248.08 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 248.08 and 152.48 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 248.08 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/248.08 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 248.08 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 37,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827.24/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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