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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 248.97 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 248.97 and 163.66 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 248.97 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/248.97 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 248.97 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 40,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746.43/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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