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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.85, 250.14 and 64.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.85, 250.14 and 64.07 is: 96.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.85 : 250.14 = 64.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.85/250.14 = 64.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.85x = 250.14 × 64.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.85x = 16,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026.47/166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.05

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