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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 249.08 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 249.08 and 161.16 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 249.08 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/249.08 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 249.08 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 40,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,139.99/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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