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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 250.38 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 250.38 and 112.95 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 250.38 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/250.38 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 250.38 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 28,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,280.42/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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