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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 250.11 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 250.11 and 85.79 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 250.11 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/250.11 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 250.11 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 21,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,455.69/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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