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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 250.20 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 250.20 and 137.78 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 250.20 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/250.20 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 250.20 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 34,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,472.56/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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