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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.77, 250.02 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.77, 250.02 and 130.86 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.77 : 250.02 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.77/250.02 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.77x = 250.02 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.77x = 32,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,717.62/166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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