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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.24, 249 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.24, 249 and 94 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.24 : 249 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.24/249 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.24x = 249 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.24x = 23,406
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406/166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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