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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 228.47 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 228.47 and 146.51 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 228.47 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/228.47 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 228.47 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 33,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,472.12/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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