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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 248.84 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 248.84 and 161.26 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 248.84 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/248.84 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 248.84 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 40,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,127.94/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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