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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.54, 249.87 and 63.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.54, 249.87 and 63.87 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.54 : 249.87 = 63.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.54/249.87 = 63.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.54x = 249.87 × 63.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.54x = 15,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.57/166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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