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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.09, 248.85 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.09, 248.85 and 148.98 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.09 : 248.85 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.09/248.85 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.09x = 248.85 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.09x = 37,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073.67/166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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