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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 249.78 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 249.78 and 98.08 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 249.78 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/249.78 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 249.78 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 24,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498.42/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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