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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 249.75 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 249.75 and 164.90 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 249.75 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/249.75 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 249.75 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 41,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,182.53/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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