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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.13, 249.27 and 79.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.13, 249.27 and 79.51 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 249.27 = 79.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/249.27 = 79.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 249.27 × 79.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 19,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,819.46/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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