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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 250.56 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 250.56 and 146.40 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 250.56 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/250.56 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 250.56 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 36,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,681.98/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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