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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.27, 248.69 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.27, 248.69 and 161.84 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.27 : 248.69 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.27/248.69 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.27x = 248.69 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.27x = 40,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,247.18/166.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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