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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 250.04 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 250.04 and 161.12 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 250.04 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/250.04 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 250.04 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 40,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,286.44/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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