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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 250.02 and 63.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 250.02 and 63.99 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 250.02 = 63.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/250.02 = 63.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 250.02 × 63.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 15,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,998.78/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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