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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.44, 250.06 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.44, 250.06 and 142.14 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.44 : 250.06 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.44/250.06 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.44x = 250.06 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.44x = 35,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,543.53/166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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