Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.58, 249.87 and 74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166.58, 249.87 and 74 is: 111
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166.58 : 249.87 = 74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166.58/249.87 = 74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166.58x = 249.87 × 74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166.58x = 18,490.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,490.38/166.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111
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