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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.77, 250.14 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.77, 250.14 and 115.26 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.77 : 250.14 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.77/250.14 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.77x = 250.14 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.77x = 28,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,831.14/166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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