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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 250.47 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 250.47 and 106.11 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 250.47 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/250.47 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 250.47 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 26,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577.37/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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