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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.77, 249.43 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.77, 249.43 and 162.34 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.77 : 249.43 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.77/249.43 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.77x = 249.43 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.77x = 40,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,492.47/166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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