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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.70, 249.82 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.70, 249.82 and 137.99 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.70 : 249.82 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.70/249.82 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.70x = 249.82 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.70x = 34,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,472.66/166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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