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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.28, 249.62 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.28, 249.62 and 105.53 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.28 : 249.62 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.28/249.62 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.28x = 249.62 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.28x = 26,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,340.62/166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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