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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.54, 229.64 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.54, 229.64 and 143.20 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.54 : 229.64 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.54/229.64 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.54x = 229.64 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.54x = 32,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,884.45/166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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