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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.78, 248.41 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.78, 248.41 and 158.11 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.78 : 248.41 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.78/248.41 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.78x = 248.41 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.78x = 39,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,275.68/166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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