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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.77, 250.13 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.77, 250.13 and 45.04 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.77 : 250.13 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.77/250.13 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.77x = 250.13 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.77x = 11,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,265.86/166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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