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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.71, 250.05 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.71, 250.05 and 70.52 is: 105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.71 : 250.05 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.71/250.05 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.71x = 250.05 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.71x = 17,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.53/166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.77

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