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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.84, 250.26 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.84, 250.26 and 165.16 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.84 : 250.26 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.84/250.26 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.84x = 250.26 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.84x = 41,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,332.94/166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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