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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.19, 228.83 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.19, 228.83 and 141.57 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.19 : 228.83 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.19/228.83 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.19x = 228.83 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.19x = 32,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,394.76/166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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