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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 249.78 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 249.78 and 98.13 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 249.78 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/249.78 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 249.78 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 24,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510.91/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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