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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.49, 249.40 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.49, 249.40 and 135.75 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.49 : 249.40 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.49/249.40 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.49x = 249.40 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.49x = 33,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855.37/166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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