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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 250.13 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 250.13 and 157.27 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 250.13 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/250.13 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 250.13 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 39,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,337.16/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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