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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.85, 249.59 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.85, 249.59 and 115.50 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.85 : 249.59 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.85/249.59 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.85x = 249.59 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.85x = 28,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827.07/166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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