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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.67, 249.19 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.67, 249.19 and 141.28 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.67 : 249.19 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.67/249.19 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.67x = 249.19 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.67x = 35,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,204.59/166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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