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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 250.50 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 250.50 and 123.41 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 250.50 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/250.50 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 250.50 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 30,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,914.21/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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