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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 230.90 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 230.90 and 146.21 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 230.90 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/230.90 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 230.90 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 33,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,758.83/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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