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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.42, 248.25 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.42, 248.25 and 146.98 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.42 : 248.25 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.42/248.25 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.42x = 248.25 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.42x = 36,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,487.79/166.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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