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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 250.47 and 69.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 250.47 and 69.44 is: 104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 250.47 = 69.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/250.47 = 69.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 250.47 × 69.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 17,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,391.38/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.22

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