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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 248.70 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 248.70 and 112.20 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 248.70 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/248.70 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 248.70 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 27,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,904.14/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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