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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.15, 248.84 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.15, 248.84 and 97.65 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.15 : 248.84 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.15/248.84 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.15x = 248.84 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.15x = 24,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298.74/166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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