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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 249.76 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 249.76 and 106.08 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 249.76 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/249.76 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 249.76 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 26,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494.54/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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