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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.24, 228.96 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.24, 228.96 and 156.16 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.24 : 228.96 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.24/228.96 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.24x = 228.96 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.24x = 35,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,754.39/166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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