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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.62, 249.30 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.62, 249.30 and 105.60 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.62 : 249.30 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.62/249.30 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.62x = 249.30 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.62x = 26,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326.08/166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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