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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 250.18 and 62.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 250.18 and 62.68 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 250.18 = 62.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/250.18 = 62.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 250.18 × 62.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 15,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680.50/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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