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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 250.19 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 250.19 and 111.67 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 250.19 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/250.19 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 250.19 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 27,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,938.72/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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