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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 228.89 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 228.89 and 157.97 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 228.89 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/228.89 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 228.89 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 36,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155.82/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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