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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 249.35 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 249.35 and 105.30 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 249.35 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/249.35 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 249.35 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 26,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256.03/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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