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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.33, 249.18 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.33, 249.18 and 112.24 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.33 : 249.18 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.33/249.18 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.33x = 249.18 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.33x = 27,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,967.96/166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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