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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.56, 249.86 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.56, 249.86 and 121.47 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.56 : 249.86 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.56/249.86 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.56x = 249.86 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.56x = 30,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,350.49/166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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