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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.52, 229.63 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.52, 229.63 and 148.30 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.52 : 229.63 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.52/229.63 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.52x = 229.63 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.52x = 34,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,054.13/166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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