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Finding the Third Proportional to 166.59 and 237.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 166.59 and 237.07 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 237.07 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/237.07 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 237.07 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 56,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,200.94/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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