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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 250.03 and 63.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 250.03 and 63.97 is: 95.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 250.03 = 63.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/250.03 = 63.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 250.03 × 63.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 15,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994.42/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.92

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