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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.09, 229.16 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.09, 229.16 and 145.33 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.09 : 229.16 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.09/229.16 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.09x = 229.16 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.09x = 33,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,303.82/166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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