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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 248.86 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 248.86 and 68.51 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 248.86 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/248.86 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 248.86 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 17,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049.40/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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