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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.41, 249.77 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.41, 249.77 and 112.35 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.41 : 249.77 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.41/249.77 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.41x = 249.77 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.41x = 28,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060.41/166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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