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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 250.34 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 250.34 and 139.68 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 250.34 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/250.34 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 250.34 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 34,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,967.49/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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