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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 249.28 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 249.28 and 98.12 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 249.28 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/249.28 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 249.28 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 24,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,459.35/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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