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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 248.86 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 248.86 and 93.73 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 248.86 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/248.86 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 248.86 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 23,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325.65/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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