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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 248.79 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 248.79 and 131.98 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 248.79 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/248.79 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 248.79 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 32,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,835.30/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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