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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 250.29 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 250.29 and 105.99 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 250.29 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/250.29 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 250.29 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 26,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528.24/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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