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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.36, 228.96 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.36, 228.96 and 145.69 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.36 : 228.96 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.36/228.96 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.36x = 228.96 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.36x = 33,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,357.18/166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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