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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 249.42 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 249.42 and 146.60 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 249.42 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/249.42 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 249.42 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 36,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,564.97/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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