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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 250.23 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 250.23 and 106.11 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 250.23 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/250.23 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 250.23 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 26,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552.30/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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