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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 250.31 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 250.31 and 132.92 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 250.31 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/250.31 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 250.31 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 33,269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269.29/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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