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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.53, 249.78 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.53, 249.78 and 157.01 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.53 : 249.78 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.53/249.78 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.53x = 249.78 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.53x = 39,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,217.96/166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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