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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 249.33 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 249.33 and 107.29 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 249.33 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/249.33 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 249.33 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 26,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,750.62/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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