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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.11, 249.03 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.11, 249.03 and 140.46 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.11 : 249.03 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.11/249.03 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.11x = 249.03 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.11x = 34,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,978.75/166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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