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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.75, 250.25 and 64.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.75, 250.25 and 64.05 is: 96.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.75 : 250.25 = 64.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.75/250.25 = 64.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.75x = 250.25 × 64.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.75x = 16,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028.51/166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.12

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