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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 247.94 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 247.94 and 164.32 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 247.94 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/247.94 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 247.94 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 40,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,741.50/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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