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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 249.84 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 249.84 and 142.74 is: 213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 249.84 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/249.84 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 249.84 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 35,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,662.16/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.96

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