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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 248.83 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 248.83 and 166.66 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 248.83 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/248.83 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 248.83 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 41,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,470.14/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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