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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.75, 249.54 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.75, 249.54 and 146.13 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.75 : 249.54 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.75/249.54 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.75x = 249.54 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.75x = 36,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,464.73/166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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