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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 249.09 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 249.09 and 147.94 is: 221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 249.09 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/249.09 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 249.09 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 36,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,849.20/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.77

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