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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.56, 248.94 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.56, 248.94 and 134.52 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.56 : 248.94 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.56/248.94 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.56x = 248.94 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.56x = 33,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487.41/166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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