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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 249.32 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 249.32 and 112.44 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 249.32 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/249.32 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 249.32 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 28,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,033.54/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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