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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 247.93 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 247.93 and 158.69 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 247.93 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/247.93 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 247.93 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 39,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,344.23/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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