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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 250.50 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 250.50 and 149.14 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 250.50 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/250.50 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 250.50 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 37,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,359.57/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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