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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.58, 249.88 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.58, 249.88 and 85.48 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.58 : 249.88 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.58/249.88 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.58x = 249.88 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.58x = 21,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,359.12/166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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