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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 248.72 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 248.72 and 114.50 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 248.72 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/248.72 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 248.72 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 28,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476.62/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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