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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.71, 250.07 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.71, 250.07 and 120.84 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.71 : 250.07 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.71/250.07 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.71x = 250.07 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.71x = 30,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,218.46/166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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