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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.35, 249.54 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.35, 249.54 and 158.58 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.35 : 249.54 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.35/249.54 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.35x = 249.54 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.35x = 39,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,572.05/166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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