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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 249.99 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 249.99 and 98.27 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 249.99 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/249.99 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 249.99 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 24,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,565.08/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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