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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.45, 250.14 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.45, 250.14 and 98.03 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.45 : 250.14 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.45/250.14 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.45x = 250.14 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.45x = 24,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,521.22/166.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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