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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 250.22 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 250.22 and 153.96 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 250.22 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/250.22 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 250.22 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 38,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,523.87/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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