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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 250.38 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 250.38 and 141.06 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 250.38 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/250.38 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 250.38 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 35,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,318.60/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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