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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.57, 249.85 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.57, 249.85 and 147.13 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.57 : 249.85 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.57/249.85 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.57x = 249.85 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.57x = 36,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,759.99/166.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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