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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.71, 229.92 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.71, 229.92 and 157.59 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.71 : 229.92 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.71/229.92 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.71x = 229.92 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.71x = 36,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,233.09/166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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