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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.13, 248.67 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.13, 248.67 and 111.18 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 248.67 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/248.67 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 248.67 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 27,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,647.13/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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