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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 250.20 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 250.20 and 132.09 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 250.20 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/250.20 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 250.20 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 33,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,048.92/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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