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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.56, 249.46 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.56, 249.46 and 148.32 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.56 : 249.46 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.56/249.46 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.56x = 249.46 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.56x = 36,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,999.91/166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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