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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 248.98 and 56.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 248.98 and 56.32 is: 84.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 248.98 = 56.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/248.98 = 56.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 248.98 × 56.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 14,022.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022.55/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.45

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