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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 250.34 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 250.34 and 85.84 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 250.34 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/250.34 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 250.34 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 21,489.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.19/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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