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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 250.27 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 250.27 and 80.21 is: 120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 250.27 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/250.27 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 250.27 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 20,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074.58/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.25

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