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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.51, 249.90 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.51, 249.90 and 105.49 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.51 : 249.90 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.51/249.90 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.51x = 249.90 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.51x = 26,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361.95/166.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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