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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.83, 250.25 and 58.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.83, 250.25 and 58.61 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.83 : 250.25 = 58.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.83/250.25 = 58.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.83x = 250.25 × 58.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.83x = 14,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.61/166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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