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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.03, 249.15 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.03, 249.15 and 97.59 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.03 : 249.15 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.03/249.15 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.03x = 249.15 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.03x = 24,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314.55/166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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