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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 250.04 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 250.04 and 166.32 is: 249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 250.04 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/250.04 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 250.04 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 41,586.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,586.65/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.56

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