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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.85, 250.20 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.85, 250.20 and 49.68 is: 74.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.85 : 250.20 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.85/250.20 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.85x = 250.20 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.85x = 12,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429.94/166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.50

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