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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.24, 249.36 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.24, 249.36 and 44.51 is: 66.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.24 : 249.36 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.24/249.36 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.24x = 249.36 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.24x = 11,099.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,099.01/166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.77

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