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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 229.59 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 229.59 and 157.06 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 229.59 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/229.59 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 229.59 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 36,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,057.47/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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