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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 251.31 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 251.31 and 165.57 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 251.31 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/251.31 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 251.31 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 41,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,609.40/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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