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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 229.80 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 229.80 and 145.80 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 229.80 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/229.80 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 229.80 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 33,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504.84/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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