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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.34, 250.02 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.34, 250.02 and 105.86 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.34 : 250.02 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.34/250.02 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.34x = 250.02 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.34x = 26,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467.12/166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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