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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.49, 248.61 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.49, 248.61 and 134.03 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.49 : 248.61 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.49/248.61 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.49x = 248.61 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.49x = 33,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319.96/166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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