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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.58, 249.50 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.58, 249.50 and 112.22 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.58 : 249.50 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.58/249.50 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.58x = 249.50 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.58x = 27,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998.89/166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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