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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.40, 249.68 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.40, 249.68 and 130.64 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.40 : 249.68 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.40/249.68 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.40x = 249.68 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.40x = 32,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618.20/166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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