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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 250.20 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 250.20 and 70.50 is: 105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 250.20 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/250.20 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 250.20 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 17,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639.10/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.78

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