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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 250.11 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 250.11 and 159.63 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 250.11 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/250.11 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 250.11 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 39,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,925.06/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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