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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 250.38 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 250.38 and 80.21 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 250.38 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/250.38 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 250.38 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 20,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081.73/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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