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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.10, 248.61 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.10, 248.61 and 117.32 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.10 : 248.61 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.10/248.61 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.10x = 248.61 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.10x = 29,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,166.93/166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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