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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.46, 249.38 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.46, 249.38 and 75 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.46 : 249.38 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.46/249.38 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.46x = 249.38 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.46x = 18,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703.50/166.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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