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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 248.99 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 248.99 and 137.19 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 248.99 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/248.99 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 248.99 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 34,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158.25/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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