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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 249.34 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 249.34 and 158.03 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 249.34 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/249.34 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 249.34 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 39,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,403.20/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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