Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.78, 250 and 64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166.78, 250 and 64 is: 95.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166.78 : 250 = 64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166.78/250 = 64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166.78x = 250 × 64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166.78x = 16,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,000/166.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95.93
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