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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 250.44 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 250.44 and 70.70 is: 106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 250.44 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/250.44 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 250.44 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 17,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,706.56/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.10

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