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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.01, 248.99 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.01, 248.99 and 68.49 is: 102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.01 : 248.99 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.01/248.99 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.01x = 248.99 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.01x = 17,052.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052.98/166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.72

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