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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.49, 229.55 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.49, 229.55 and 147.05 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.49 : 229.55 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.49/229.55 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.49x = 229.55 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.49x = 33,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754.55/166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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