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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 249.34 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 249.34 and 58 is: 87.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 249.34 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/249.34 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 249.34 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 14,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,461.72/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.01

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