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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.82, 250.25 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.82, 250.25 and 64.11 is: 96.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.82 : 250.25 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.82/250.25 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.82x = 250.25 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.82x = 16,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044.51/166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.18

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