Finding the Third Proportional to 166 and 242.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 166 and 242.88 is: 355.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166 : 242.88 = 242.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166/242.88 = 242.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166x = 242.88 × 242.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166x = 58,988.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,988.27/166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355.35
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