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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.54, 249 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.54, 249 and 141.16 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.54 : 249 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.54/249 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.54x = 249 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.54x = 35,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148.84/166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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