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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 250.09 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 250.09 and 64.04 is: 96.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 250.09 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/250.09 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 250.09 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 16,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015.76/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.02

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