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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 249.82 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 249.82 and 85.54 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 249.82 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/249.82 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 249.82 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 21,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,369.60/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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