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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.67, 249.78 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.67, 249.78 and 74.06 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.67 : 249.78 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.67/249.78 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.67x = 249.78 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.67x = 18,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498.71/166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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