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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.27, 249.46 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.27, 249.46 and 100.46 is: 150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.27 : 249.46 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.27/249.46 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.27x = 249.46 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.27x = 25,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,060.50/166.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.72

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