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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 249.95 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 249.95 and 115.13 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 249.95 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/249.95 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 249.95 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 28,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774.92/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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