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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 248.63 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 248.63 and 135.99 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 248.63 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/248.63 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 248.63 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 33,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,810.51/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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