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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.47, 249.36 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.47, 249.36 and 105.41 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.47 : 249.36 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.47/249.36 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.47x = 249.36 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.47x = 26,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,285.04/166.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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