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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 250.12 and 51.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 250.12 and 51.20 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 250.12 = 51.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/250.12 = 51.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 250.12 × 51.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 12,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,806.64/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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