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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.35, 248.22 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.35, 248.22 and 139.35 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.35 : 248.22 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.35/248.22 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.35x = 248.22 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.35x = 34,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,589.46/166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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