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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.81, 250.69 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.81, 250.69 and 98.34 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.81 : 250.69 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.81/250.69 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.81x = 250.69 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.81x = 24,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653.24/166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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