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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 248.89 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 248.89 and 68.61 is: 102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 248.89 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/248.89 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 248.89 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 17,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075.55/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.84

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