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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.78, 250.16 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.78, 250.16 and 64.14 is: 96.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.78 : 250.16 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.78/250.16 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.78x = 250.16 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.78x = 16,044.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044.00/166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.20

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