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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.39, 249.80 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.39, 249.80 and 159.10 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.39 : 249.80 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.39/249.80 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.39x = 249.80 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.39x = 39,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,741.76/166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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