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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 249.51 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 249.51 and 133.98 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 249.51 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/249.51 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 249.51 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 33,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429.35/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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