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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 249.46 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 249.46 and 140.70 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 249.46 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/249.46 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 249.46 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 35,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,099.02/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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