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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 249.51 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 249.51 and 130.61 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 249.51 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/249.51 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 249.51 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 32,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589.61/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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