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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 229.08 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 229.08 and 159.60 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 229.08 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/229.08 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 229.08 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 36,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561.17/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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