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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 229.84 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 229.84 and 149.45 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 229.84 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/229.84 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 229.84 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 34,348.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,348.07/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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