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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.52, 249.66 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.52, 249.66 and 108.80 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.52 : 249.66 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.52/249.66 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.52x = 249.66 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.52x = 27,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,163.01/166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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