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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.28, 248.90 and 141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.28, 248.90 and 141.67 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.28 : 248.90 = 141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.28/248.90 = 141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.28x = 248.90 × 141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.28x = 35,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262.60/166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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