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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 229.67 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 229.67 and 144.47 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 229.67 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/229.67 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 229.67 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 33,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180.42/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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