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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.55, 248.83 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.55, 248.83 and 158.99 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.55 : 248.83 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.55/248.83 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.55x = 248.83 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.55x = 39,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,559.84/166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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