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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.82, 250.09 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.82, 250.09 and 64.18 is: 96.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.82 : 250.09 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.82/250.09 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.82x = 250.09 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.82x = 16,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,050.58/166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.21

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