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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 250.68 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 250.68 and 133.17 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 250.68 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/250.68 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 250.68 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 33,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,383.06/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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