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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 228.20 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 228.20 and 141.60 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 228.20 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/228.20 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 228.20 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 32,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,313.12/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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