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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.63, 249.59 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.63, 249.59 and 153.88 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.63 : 249.59 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.63/249.59 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.63x = 249.59 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.63x = 38,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,404.89/166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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