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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.19, 249.35 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.19, 249.35 and 132.08 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.19 : 249.35 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.19/249.35 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.19x = 249.35 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.19x = 32,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,932.24/166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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