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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.41, 249.57 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.41, 249.57 and 105.66 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.41 : 249.57 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.41/249.57 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.41x = 249.57 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.41x = 26,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369.57/166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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