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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.15, 249.41 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.15, 249.41 and 132.13 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.15 : 249.41 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.15/249.41 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.15x = 249.41 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.15x = 32,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954.54/166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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