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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 249.12 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 249.12 and 144.96 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 249.12 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/249.12 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 249.12 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 36,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,112.44/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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