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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 250.24 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 250.24 and 98.16 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 250.24 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/250.24 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 250.24 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 24,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,562.31/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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