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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.49, 250.17 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.49, 250.17 and 85.38 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.49 : 250.17 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.49/250.17 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.49x = 250.17 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.49x = 21,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,359.51/166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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