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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 248.37 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 248.37 and 154.32 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 248.37 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/248.37 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 248.37 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 38,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,328.46/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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