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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 250.05 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 250.05 and 44.97 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 250.05 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/250.05 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 250.05 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 11,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,244.75/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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