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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.97, 250.17 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.97, 250.17 and 141.32 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.97 : 250.17 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.97/250.17 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.97x = 250.17 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.97x = 35,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,352.77/166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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