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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 248.97 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 248.97 and 105.11 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 248.97 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/248.97 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 248.97 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 26,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,167.99/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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