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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 250.44 and 75.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 250.44 and 75.63 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 250.44 = 75.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/250.44 = 75.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 250.44 × 75.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 18,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941.86/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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