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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 248.28 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 248.28 and 133.76 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 248.28 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/248.28 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 248.28 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 33,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209.26/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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