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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 250.07 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 250.07 and 105.56 is: 158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 250.07 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/250.07 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 250.07 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 26,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395.61/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.40

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