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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 250.02 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 250.02 and 105.73 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 250.02 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/250.02 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 250.02 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 26,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434.61/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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