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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 247.86 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 247.86 and 154.67 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 247.86 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/247.86 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 247.86 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 38,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,336.84/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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