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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 249.48 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 249.48 and 130.50 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 249.48 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/249.48 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 249.48 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 32,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,557.14/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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