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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 250.28 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 250.28 and 89.68 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 250.28 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/250.28 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 250.28 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 22,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445.11/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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