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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.82, 250.23 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.82, 250.23 and 105.97 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.82 : 250.23 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.82/250.23 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.82x = 250.23 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.82x = 26,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516.87/166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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