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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 250.23 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 250.23 and 80.14 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 250.23 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/250.23 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 250.23 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 20,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054.26/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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