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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 250.05 and 80.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 250.05 and 80.01 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 250.05 = 80.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/250.05 = 80.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 250.05 × 80.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 20,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006.50/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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