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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 250.39 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 250.39 and 156.91 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 250.39 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/250.39 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 250.39 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 39,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,288.69/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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