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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 250.24 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 250.24 and 142.88 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 250.24 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/250.24 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 250.24 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 35,754.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,754.29/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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