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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 250.18 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 250.18 and 45.05 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 250.18 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/250.18 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 250.18 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 11,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,269.25/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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