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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.61, 249.73 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.61, 249.73 and 108.94 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.61 : 249.73 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.61/249.73 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.61x = 249.73 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.61x = 27,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,205.59/166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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