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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 250.60 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 250.60 and 162.74 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 250.60 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/250.60 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 250.60 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 40,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,782.64/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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