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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.10, 249.46 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.10, 249.46 and 105.34 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.10 : 249.46 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.10/249.46 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.10x = 249.46 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.10x = 26,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278.12/166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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