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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.81, 250.22 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.81, 250.22 and 81.37 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.81 : 250.22 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.81/250.22 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.81x = 250.22 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.81x = 20,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,360.40/166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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