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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 250.34 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 250.34 and 112.70 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 250.34 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/250.34 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 250.34 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 28,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,213.32/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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