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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 250.11 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 250.11 and 94.55 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 250.11 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/250.11 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 250.11 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 23,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,647.90/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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