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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 249.57 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 249.57 and 130.02 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 249.57 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/249.57 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 249.57 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 32,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449.09/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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