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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 250.41 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 250.41 and 153.08 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 250.41 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/250.41 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 250.41 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 38,332.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,332.76/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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