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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 250.57 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 250.57 and 115.53 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 250.57 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/250.57 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 250.57 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 28,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,949.35/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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