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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 250.05 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 250.05 and 75.35 is: 113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 250.05 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/250.05 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 250.05 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 18,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,840.02/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.09

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