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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 250.12 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 250.12 and 102.48 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 250.12 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/250.12 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 250.12 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 25,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632.30/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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