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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 250.53 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 250.53 and 74.35 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 250.53 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/250.53 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 250.53 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 18,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.64/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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