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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.69, 250.06 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.69, 250.06 and 58.46 is: 87.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.69 : 250.06 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.69/250.06 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.69x = 250.06 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.69x = 14,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,618.51/166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.70

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