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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 250.55 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 250.55 and 115.66 is: 173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 250.55 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/250.55 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 250.55 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 28,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978.03/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.61

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