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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 249.30 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 249.30 and 140.58 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 249.30 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/249.30 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 249.30 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 35,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046.59/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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