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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 229.30 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 229.30 and 145.50 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 229.30 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/229.30 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 229.30 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 33,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,362.42/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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