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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.33, 250.04 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.33, 250.04 and 165.52 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.33 : 250.04 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.33/250.04 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.33x = 250.04 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.33x = 41,386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,386.42/166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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