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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.09, 228.67 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.09, 228.67 and 144.13 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.09 : 228.67 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.09/228.67 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.09x = 228.67 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.09x = 32,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,958.21/166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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