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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 250.08 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 250.08 and 98.28 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 250.08 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/250.08 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 250.08 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 24,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577.86/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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