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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 250.28 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 250.28 and 105.71 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 250.28 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/250.28 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 250.28 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 26,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.57/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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