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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.51, 249.40 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.51, 249.40 and 137.55 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.51 : 249.40 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.51/249.40 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.51x = 249.40 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.51x = 34,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,304.97/166.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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