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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.37, 249.35 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.37, 249.35 and 108.70 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.37 : 249.35 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.37/249.35 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.37x = 249.35 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.37x = 27,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,103.99/166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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