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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 249.06 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 249.06 and 108.38 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 249.06 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/249.06 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 249.06 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 26,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,993.12/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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