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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.81, 250.34 and 70.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.81, 250.34 and 70.63 is: 106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.81 : 250.34 = 70.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.81/250.34 = 70.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.81x = 250.34 × 70.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.81x = 17,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681.51/166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.00

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