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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 250.05 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 250.05 and 105.04 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 250.05 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/250.05 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 250.05 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 26,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,265.25/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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