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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.81, 250.41 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.81, 250.41 and 136.45 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.81 : 250.41 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.81/250.41 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.81x = 250.41 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.81x = 34,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,168.44/166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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