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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.83, 249.84 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.83, 249.84 and 151.58 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.83 : 249.84 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.83/249.84 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.83x = 249.84 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.83x = 37,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,869.50/166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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