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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.48, 248.48 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.48, 248.48 and 153.67 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.48 : 248.48 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.48/248.48 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.48x = 248.48 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.48x = 38,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,183.92/166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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