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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 248.97 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 248.97 and 108.35 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 248.97 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/248.97 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 248.97 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 26,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975.99/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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