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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.71, 250.08 and 51.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.71, 250.08 and 51.17 is: 76.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.71 : 250.08 = 51.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.71/250.08 = 51.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.71x = 250.08 × 51.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.71x = 12,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795.34/166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.75

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