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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 250.35 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 250.35 and 58.67 is: 88.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 250.35 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/250.35 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 250.35 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 14,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,688.03/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.02

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