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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.41, 249.62 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.41, 249.62 and 94.28 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.41 : 249.62 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.41/249.62 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.41x = 249.62 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.41x = 23,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,532.45/166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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