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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.23, 249.09 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.23, 249.09 and 108.35 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.23 : 249.09 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.23/249.09 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.23x = 249.09 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.23x = 26,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,988.36/166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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