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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 248.88 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 248.88 and 135.84 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 248.88 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/248.88 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 248.88 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 33,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,807.86/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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