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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.35, 249.60 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.35, 249.60 and 111.54 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.35 : 249.60 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.35/249.60 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.35x = 249.60 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.35x = 27,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840.38/166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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