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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 249.79 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 249.79 and 106.11 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 249.79 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/249.79 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 249.79 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 26,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,505.22/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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