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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 250.44 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 250.44 and 45.23 is: 67.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 250.44 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/250.44 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 250.44 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 11,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,326.32/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.84

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