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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.28, 249.98 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.28, 249.98 and 136.04 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.28 : 249.98 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.28/249.98 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.28x = 249.98 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.28x = 34,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007.28/166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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