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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.56, 248.56 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.56, 248.56 and 151.26 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.56 : 248.56 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.56/248.56 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.56x = 248.56 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.56x = 37,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596.43/166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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