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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 249.72 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 249.72 and 105.68 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 249.72 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/249.72 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 249.72 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 26,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390.41/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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