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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 249.93 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 249.93 and 121.31 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 249.93 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/249.93 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 249.93 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 30,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317.76/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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