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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 248.94 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 248.94 and 105.32 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 248.94 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/248.94 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 248.94 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 26,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,218.36/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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