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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 250 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 250 and 94.72 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 250 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/250 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 250 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 23,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,680/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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