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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 249.35 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 249.35 and 56.54 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 249.35 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/249.35 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 249.35 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 14,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099.07/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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