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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 250.29 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 250.29 and 58.62 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 250.29 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/250.29 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 250.29 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 14,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672.00/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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