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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.67, 249.89 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.67, 249.89 and 85.46 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.67 : 249.89 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.67/249.89 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.67x = 249.89 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.67x = 21,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,355.60/166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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