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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.15, 250.55 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.15, 250.55 and 163.87 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.15 : 250.55 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.15/250.55 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.15x = 250.55 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.15x = 41,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055.56/166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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