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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.53, 249.81 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.53, 249.81 and 134.22 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.53 : 249.81 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.53/249.81 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.53x = 249.81 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.53x = 33,529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,529.93/166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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