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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 250.34 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 250.34 and 69.42 is: 104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 250.34 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/250.34 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 250.34 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 17,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378.60/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.14

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