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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 250.09 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 250.09 and 80.04 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 250.09 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/250.09 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 250.09 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 20,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,016.53/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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