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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.10, 249.03 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.10, 249.03 and 114.57 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.10 : 249.03 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.10/249.03 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.10x = 249.03 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.10x = 28,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531.37/166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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