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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.75, 250.04 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.75, 250.04 and 84.40 is: 126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.75 : 250.04 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.75/250.04 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.75x = 250.04 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.75x = 21,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102.33/166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.55

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