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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 250 and 75.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 250 and 75.41 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 250 = 75.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/250 = 75.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 250 × 75.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 18,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,852.50/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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