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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.85, 250.43 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.85, 250.43 and 85.74 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.85 : 250.43 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.85/250.43 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.85x = 250.43 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.85x = 21,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,471.44/166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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