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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 250.64 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 250.64 and 147.84 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 250.64 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/250.64 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 250.64 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 37,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,054.62/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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