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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 248.94 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 248.94 and 74.68 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 248.94 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/248.94 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 248.94 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 18,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590.84/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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