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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.34, 249.56 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.34, 249.56 and 94.26 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.34 : 249.56 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.34/249.56 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.34x = 249.56 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.34x = 23,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523.53/166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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