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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.11, 228.68 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.11, 228.68 and 144.51 is: 198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.11 : 228.68 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.11/228.68 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.11x = 228.68 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.11x = 33,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045.82/166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.94

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