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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 230.58 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 230.58 and 158.82 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 230.58 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/230.58 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 230.58 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 36,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,620.72/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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