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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.30, 249.68 and 108.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.30, 249.68 and 108.67 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.30 : 249.68 = 108.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.30/249.68 = 108.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.30x = 249.68 × 108.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.30x = 27,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132.14/166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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