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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.52, 249.65 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.52, 249.65 and 139.04 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.52 : 249.65 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.52/249.65 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.52x = 249.65 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.52x = 34,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,711.34/166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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