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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.37, 249.57 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.37, 249.57 and 158.58 is: 237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.37 : 249.57 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.37/249.57 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.37x = 249.57 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.37x = 39,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,576.81/166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.89

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