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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 249.88 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 249.88 and 58.44 is: 87.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 249.88 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/249.88 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 249.88 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 14,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602.99/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.59

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