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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 229.50 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 229.50 and 146.49 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 229.50 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/229.50 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 229.50 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 33,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,619.46/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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