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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 250.40 and 64.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 250.40 and 64.24 is: 96.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 250.40 = 64.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/250.40 = 64.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 250.40 × 64.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 16,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085.70/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.37

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