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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 248.68 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 248.68 and 111.78 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 248.68 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/248.68 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 248.68 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 27,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,797.45/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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