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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.85, 250.28 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.85, 250.28 and 80.17 is: 120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.85 : 250.28 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.85/250.28 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.85x = 250.28 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.85x = 20,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064.95/166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.26

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