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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 250.20 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 250.20 and 105.88 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 250.20 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/250.20 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 250.20 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 26,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491.18/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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