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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.16, 250.60 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.16, 250.60 and 164.34 is: 247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.16 : 250.60 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.16/250.60 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.16x = 250.60 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.16x = 41,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183.60/166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.86

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