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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.25, 229.32 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.25, 229.32 and 142.58 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.25 : 229.32 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.25/229.32 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.25x = 229.32 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.25x = 32,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,695.30/166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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