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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.15, 248.67 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.15, 248.67 and 97.55 is: 146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.15 : 248.67 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.15/248.67 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.15x = 248.67 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.15x = 24,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258.85/166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.00

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