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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 250.16 and 58.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 250.16 and 58.54 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 250.16 = 58.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/250.16 = 58.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 250.16 × 58.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 14,644.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644.37/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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