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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.21, 248.83 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.21, 248.83 and 155.39 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.21 : 248.83 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.21/248.83 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.21x = 248.83 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.21x = 38,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664.06/166.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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