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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 250.14 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 250.14 and 58.59 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 250.14 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/250.14 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 250.14 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 14,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655.70/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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