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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 248.64 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 248.64 and 101.76 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 248.64 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/248.64 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 248.64 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 25,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301.61/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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