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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 249.60 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 249.60 and 139.44 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 249.60 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/249.60 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 249.60 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 34,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,804.22/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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