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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.30, 248.49 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.30, 248.49 and 145.46 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.30 : 248.49 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.30/248.49 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.30x = 248.49 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.30x = 36,146.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146.39/166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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