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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.36, 249.45 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.36, 249.45 and 105.44 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.36 : 249.45 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.36/249.45 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.36x = 249.45 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.36x = 26,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,302.01/166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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