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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 249.08 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 249.08 and 146.96 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 249.08 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/249.08 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 249.08 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 36,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,604.80/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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