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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.90, 249.92 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.90, 249.92 and 105.88 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.90 : 249.92 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.90/249.92 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.90x = 249.92 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.90x = 26,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,461.53/166.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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