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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 250.12 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 250.12 and 130.80 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 250.12 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/250.12 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 250.12 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 32,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,715.70/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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