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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 250.40 and 58.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 250.40 and 58.69 is: 88.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 250.40 = 58.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/250.40 = 58.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 250.40 × 58.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 14,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695.98/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.06

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