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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 250.48 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 250.48 and 45.25 is: 67.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 250.48 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/250.48 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 250.48 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 11,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,332.74/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.86

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