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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 250.04 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 250.04 and 98.18 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 250.04 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/250.04 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 250.04 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 24,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548.93/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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