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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 250.10 and 45.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 250.10 and 45.00 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 250.10 = 45.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/250.10 = 45.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 250.10 × 45.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 11,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,253.36/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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