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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 250.51 and 70.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 250.51 and 70.75 is: 106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 250.51 = 70.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/250.51 = 70.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 250.51 × 70.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 17,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,723.58/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.17

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