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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.10, 229.49 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.10, 229.49 and 164.48 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.10 : 229.49 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.10/229.49 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.10x = 229.49 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.10x = 37,744.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,744.55/166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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