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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 249.81 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 249.81 and 121.02 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 249.81 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/249.81 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 249.81 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 30,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,232.01/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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