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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.23, 249.41 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.23, 249.41 and 102.15 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.23 : 249.41 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.23/249.41 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.23x = 249.41 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.23x = 25,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,476.72/166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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