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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 250.02 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 250.02 and 132.66 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 250.02 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/250.02 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 250.02 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 33,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167.65/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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