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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 250.32 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 250.32 and 80.30 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 250.32 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/250.32 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 250.32 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 20,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.75/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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