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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.23, 249.15 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.23, 249.15 and 111.40 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.23 : 249.15 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.23/249.15 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.23x = 249.15 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.23x = 27,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755.10/166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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