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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 248.96 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 248.96 and 80.48 is: 120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 248.96 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/248.96 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 248.96 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 20,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036.30/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.64

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