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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.60, 230.08 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.60, 230.08 and 148.20 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.60 : 230.08 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.60/230.08 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.60x = 230.08 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.60x = 34,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,097.86/166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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