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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.54, 249.84 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.54, 249.84 and 98.08 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.54 : 249.84 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.54/249.84 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.54x = 249.84 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.54x = 24,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504.31/166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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