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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 250.32 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 250.32 and 98.28 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 250.32 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/250.32 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 250.32 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 24,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601.45/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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