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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 248.70 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 248.70 and 138.76 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 248.70 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/248.70 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 248.70 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 34,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,509.61/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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