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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 249.39 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 249.39 and 68.76 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 249.39 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/249.39 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 249.39 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 17,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,148.06/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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