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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 250.19 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 250.19 and 115.45 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 250.19 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/250.19 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 250.19 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 28,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883.67/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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