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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 250.17 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 250.17 and 58.59 is: 87.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 250.17 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/250.17 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 250.17 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 14,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657.46/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.88

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