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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.70, 249.47 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.70, 249.47 and 115 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.70 : 249.47 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.70/249.47 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.70x = 249.47 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.70x = 28,689.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,689.05/166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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