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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 249.03 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 249.03 and 112.28 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 249.03 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/249.03 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 249.03 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 27,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959.84/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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