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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.51, 249.49 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.51, 249.49 and 134.11 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.51 : 249.49 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.51/249.49 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.51x = 249.49 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.51x = 33,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,459.10/166.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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