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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.13, 249.07 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.13, 249.07 and 108.71 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 249.07 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/249.07 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 249.07 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 27,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,077.16/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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