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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 247.82 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 247.82 and 158.96 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 247.82 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/247.82 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 247.82 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 39,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,393.47/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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