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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.18, 229.44 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.18, 229.44 and 148.64 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.18 : 229.44 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.18/229.44 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.18x = 229.44 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.18x = 34,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,103.96/166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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