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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 250.14 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 250.14 and 147.37 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 250.14 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/250.14 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 250.14 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 36,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,861.91/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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