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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.53, 249.28 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.53, 249.28 and 141.93 is: 212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.53 : 249.28 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.53/249.28 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.53x = 249.28 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.53x = 35,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,379.96/166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.45

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