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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 248.65 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 248.65 and 142 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 248.65 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/248.65 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 248.65 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 35,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,308.30/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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