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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 248.68 and 142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 248.68 and 142.41 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 248.68 = 142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/248.68 = 142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 248.68 × 142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 35,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414.52/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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