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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 247.89 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 247.89 and 135.50 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 247.89 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/247.89 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 247.89 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 33,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589.10/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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