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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.23, 249.40 and 63.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.23, 249.40 and 63.53 is: 95.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.23 : 249.40 = 63.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.23/249.40 = 63.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.23x = 249.40 × 63.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.23x = 15,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842.98/166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.31

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