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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.25, 249.33 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.25, 249.33 and 68.75 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.25 : 249.33 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.25/249.33 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.25x = 249.33 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.25x = 17,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141.00/166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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