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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.38, 228.99 and 147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.38, 228.99 and 147.95 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.38 : 228.99 = 147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.38/228.99 = 147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.38x = 228.99 × 147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.38x = 33,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,879.07/166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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