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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 250.09 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 250.09 and 70.47 is: 105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 250.09 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/250.09 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 250.09 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 17,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,623.49/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.70

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