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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.69, 250.03 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.69, 250.03 and 80.07 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.69 : 250.03 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.69/250.03 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.69x = 250.03 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.69x = 20,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019.90/166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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