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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.85, 250.36 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.85, 250.36 and 101.92 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.85 : 250.36 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.85/250.36 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.85x = 250.36 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.85x = 25,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516.69/166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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