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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 229.68 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 229.68 and 157.23 is: 217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 229.68 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/229.68 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 229.68 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 36,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,112.59/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.13

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