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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 248.34 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 248.34 and 147.90 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 248.34 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/248.34 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 248.34 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 36,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,729.86/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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