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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 249.81 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 249.81 and 63.81 is: 95.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 249.81 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/249.81 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 249.81 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 15,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940.38/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.69

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