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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.58, 249.53 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.58, 249.53 and 139.24 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.58 : 249.53 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.58/249.53 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.58x = 249.53 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.58x = 34,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744.56/166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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