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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.29, 249.84 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.29, 249.84 and 157.08 is: 236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.29 : 249.84 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.29/249.84 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.29x = 249.84 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.29x = 39,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,244.87/166.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.00

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