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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.33, 249.85 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.33, 249.85 and 105.50 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.33 : 249.85 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.33/249.85 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.33x = 249.85 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.33x = 26,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359.18/166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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