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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.56, 229.86 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.56, 229.86 and 159.26 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.56 : 229.86 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.56/229.86 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.56x = 229.86 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.56x = 36,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,607.50/166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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