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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.36, 249.74 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.36, 249.74 and 135.58 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.36 : 249.74 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.36/249.74 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.36x = 249.74 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.36x = 33,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,859.75/166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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