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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.67, 249.90 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.67, 249.90 and 108.82 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.67 : 249.90 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.67/249.90 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.67x = 249.90 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.67x = 27,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194.12/166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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