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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.84, 250.26 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.84, 250.26 and 58.66 is: 87.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.84 : 250.26 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.84/250.26 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.84x = 250.26 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.84x = 14,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680.25/166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.99

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