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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.58, 249.60 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.58, 249.60 and 108.68 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.58 : 249.60 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.58/249.60 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.58x = 249.60 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.58x = 27,126.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,126.53/166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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