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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 250.20 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 250.20 and 139.92 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 250.20 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/250.20 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 250.20 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 35,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,007.98/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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