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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.25, 249.47 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.25, 249.47 and 140.87 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.25 : 249.47 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.25/249.47 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.25x = 249.47 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.25x = 35,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.89/166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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