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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 251.47 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 251.47 and 146.68 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 251.47 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/251.47 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 251.47 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 36,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,885.62/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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