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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.48, 228.08 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.48, 228.08 and 166 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.48 : 228.08 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.48/228.08 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.48x = 228.08 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.48x = 37,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,861.28/166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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