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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 248.70 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 248.70 and 151.22 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 248.70 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/248.70 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 248.70 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 37,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,608.41/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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