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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.36, 249 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.36, 249 and 146.40 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.36 : 249 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.36/249 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.36x = 249 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.36x = 36,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,453.60/166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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