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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 250.08 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 250.08 and 115.20 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 250.08 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/250.08 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 250.08 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 28,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,809.22/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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