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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 229.84 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 229.84 and 148.43 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 229.84 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/229.84 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 229.84 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 34,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,115.35/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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