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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.23, 249.72 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.23, 249.72 and 141.93 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.23 : 249.72 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.23/249.72 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.23x = 249.72 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.23x = 35,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442.76/166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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