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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.44, 249.64 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.44, 249.64 and 98 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.44 : 249.64 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.44/249.64 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.44x = 249.64 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.44x = 24,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464.72/166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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