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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 248.94 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 248.94 and 97.57 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 248.94 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/248.94 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 248.94 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 24,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,289.08/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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