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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.84, 250.36 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.84, 250.36 and 64.20 is: 96.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.84 : 250.36 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.84/250.36 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.84x = 250.36 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.84x = 16,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073.89/166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.34

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