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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.30, 249.12 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.30, 249.12 and 130.06 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.30 : 249.12 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.30/249.12 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.30x = 249.12 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.30x = 32,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.55/166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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