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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 249.49 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 249.49 and 107.97 is: 161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 249.49 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/249.49 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 249.49 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 26,937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937.44/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.55

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