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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.01, 248.98 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.01, 248.98 and 105.06 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.01 : 248.98 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.01/248.98 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.01x = 248.98 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.01x = 26,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,157.84/166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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