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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 249.03 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 249.03 and 137.31 is: 205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 249.03 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/249.03 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 249.03 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 34,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194.31/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.80

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