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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.83, 229.52 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.83, 229.52 and 158.19 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.83 : 229.52 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.83/229.52 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.83x = 229.52 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.83x = 36,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,306.98/166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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