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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 249.11 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 249.11 and 133.49 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 249.11 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/249.11 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 249.11 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 33,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,253.69/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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