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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 249.03 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 249.03 and 145.68 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 249.03 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/249.03 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 249.03 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 36,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,278.69/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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