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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.48, 248.45 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.48, 248.45 and 148.25 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.48 : 248.45 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.48/248.45 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.48x = 248.45 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.48x = 36,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,832.59/166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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