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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 248.84 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 248.84 and 68.44 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 248.84 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/248.84 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 248.84 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 17,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,030.61/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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