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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 250.26 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 250.26 and 70.74 is: 106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 250.26 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/250.26 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 250.26 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 17,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703.39/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.06

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