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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 249.08 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 249.08 and 108.22 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 249.08 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/249.08 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 249.08 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 26,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,955.44/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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