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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 250.23 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 250.23 and 102.50 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 250.23 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/250.23 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 250.23 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 25,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,648.58/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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