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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 248.52 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 248.52 and 150.16 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 248.52 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/248.52 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 248.52 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 37,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317.76/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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