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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.37, 249.03 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.37, 249.03 and 114.71 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.37 : 249.03 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.37/249.03 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.37x = 249.03 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.37x = 28,564.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,564.99/166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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