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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 247.89 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 247.89 and 147.63 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 247.89 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/247.89 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 247.89 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 36,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,596.00/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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