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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 230.25 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 230.25 and 144.87 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 230.25 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/230.25 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 230.25 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 33,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,356.32/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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