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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.78, 229.95 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.78, 229.95 and 146.26 is: 201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.78 : 229.95 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.78/229.95 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.78x = 229.95 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.78x = 33,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632.49/166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.66

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