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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.61, 249.75 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.61, 249.75 and 112.47 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.61 : 249.75 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.61/249.75 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.61x = 249.75 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.61x = 28,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,089.38/166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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