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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.77, 250.17 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.77, 250.17 and 95.10 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.77 : 250.17 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.77/250.17 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.77x = 250.17 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.77x = 23,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791.17/166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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