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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 249.93 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 249.93 and 101.73 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 249.93 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/249.93 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 249.93 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 25,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425.38/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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