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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.81, 250.20 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.81, 250.20 and 112.59 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.81 : 250.20 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.81/250.20 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.81x = 250.20 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.81x = 28,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170.02/166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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