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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.14, 248.76 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.14, 248.76 and 105.08 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.14 : 248.76 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.14/248.76 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.14x = 248.76 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.14x = 26,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139.70/166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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