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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.01, 248.87 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.01, 248.87 and 63.27 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.01 : 248.87 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.01/248.87 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.01x = 248.87 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.01x = 15,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746.16/166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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