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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.70, 249.75 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.70, 249.75 and 137.66 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.70 : 249.75 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.70/249.75 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.70x = 249.75 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.70x = 34,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,379.34/166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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