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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 249.84 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 249.84 and 105.82 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 249.84 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/249.84 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 249.84 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 26,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,438.07/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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