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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 248.85 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 248.85 and 88.93 is: 133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 248.85 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/248.85 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 248.85 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 22,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130.23/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.31

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