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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.55, 249.62 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.55, 249.62 and 94.19 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.55 : 249.62 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.55/249.62 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.55x = 249.62 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.55x = 23,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,509.99/166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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