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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 249.81 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 249.81 and 98.23 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 249.81 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/249.81 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 249.81 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 24,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,538.84/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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