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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.57, 230.03 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.57, 230.03 and 157.48 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.57 : 230.03 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.57/230.03 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.57x = 230.03 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.57x = 36,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,224.34/166.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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