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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.55, 249.35 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.55, 249.35 and 135.77 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.55 : 249.35 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.55/249.35 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.55x = 249.35 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.55x = 33,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852.32/166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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