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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.38, 247.85 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.38, 247.85 and 164.22 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.38 : 247.85 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.38/247.85 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.38x = 247.85 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.38x = 40,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,701.11/166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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