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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 249.91 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 249.91 and 132.40 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 249.91 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/249.91 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 249.91 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 33,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,087.13/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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