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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 250.22 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 250.22 and 140.04 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 250.22 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/250.22 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 250.22 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 35,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,040.81/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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