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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 248.88 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 248.88 and 97.48 is: 146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 248.88 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/248.88 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 248.88 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 24,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,260.82/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.00

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