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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 248.93 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 248.93 and 159.12 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 248.93 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/248.93 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 248.93 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 39,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,609.54/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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