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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.10, 248.94 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.10, 248.94 and 108.18 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.10 : 248.94 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.10/248.94 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.10x = 248.94 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.10x = 26,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930.33/166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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