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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.57, 250.03 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.57, 250.03 and 123.10 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.57 : 250.03 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.57/250.03 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.57x = 250.03 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.57x = 30,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,778.22/166.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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