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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 250.23 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 250.23 and 112.77 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 250.23 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/250.23 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 250.23 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 28,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,218.48/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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