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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 249.68 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 249.68 and 134.24 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 249.68 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/249.68 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 249.68 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 33,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,516.13/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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