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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 250.13 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 250.13 and 85.55 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 250.13 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/250.13 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 250.13 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 21,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,398.62/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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