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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 228.92 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 228.92 and 147.59 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 228.92 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/228.92 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 228.92 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 33,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786.30/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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