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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 248.94 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 248.94 and 151.47 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 248.94 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/248.94 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 248.94 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 37,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,706.94/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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