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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 247.58 and 161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 247.58 and 161.78 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 247.58 = 161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/247.58 = 161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 247.58 × 161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 40,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051.45/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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