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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.44, 248.40 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.44, 248.40 and 162.12 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.44 : 248.40 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.44/248.40 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.44x = 248.40 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.44x = 40,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270.61/166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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