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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 250.52 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 250.52 and 149.13 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 250.52 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/250.52 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 250.52 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 37,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358.05/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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