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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.77, 250.23 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.77, 250.23 and 75.45 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.77 : 250.23 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.77/250.23 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.77x = 250.23 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.77x = 18,879.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,879.85/166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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