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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.39, 249.32 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.39, 249.32 and 132.06 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.39 : 249.32 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.39/249.32 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.39x = 249.32 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.39x = 32,925.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,925.03/166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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