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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.29, 249 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.29, 249 and 114.78 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.29 : 249 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.29/249 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.29x = 249 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.29x = 28,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580.22/166.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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