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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 230.16 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 230.16 and 158.08 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 230.16 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/230.16 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 230.16 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 36,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,383.69/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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