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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.75, 250.27 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.75, 250.27 and 120.87 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.75 : 250.27 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.75/250.27 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.75x = 250.27 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.75x = 30,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,249.83/166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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