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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 250.26 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 250.26 and 75.54 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 250.26 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/250.26 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 250.26 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 18,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904.64/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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