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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 248.76 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 248.76 and 111.72 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 248.76 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/248.76 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 248.76 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 27,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,791.47/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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