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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.11, 248.95 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.11, 248.95 and 114.67 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.11 : 248.95 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.11/248.95 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.11x = 248.95 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.11x = 28,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,547.10/166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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