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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 248.51 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 248.51 and 155.11 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 248.51 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/248.51 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 248.51 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 38,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,546.39/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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