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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 249 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 249 and 111.87 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 249 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/249 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 249 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 27,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855.63/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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