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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 249.48 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 249.48 and 139.68 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 249.48 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/249.48 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 249.48 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 34,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,847.37/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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