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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 250.40 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 250.40 and 106.10 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 250.40 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/250.40 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 250.40 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 26,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565.66/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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