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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.34, 248.88 and 97.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.34, 248.88 and 97.90 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.34 : 248.88 = 97.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.34/248.88 = 97.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.34x = 248.88 × 97.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.34x = 24,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365.35/166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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