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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 250.40 and 58.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 250.40 and 58.72 is: 88.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 250.40 = 58.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/250.40 = 58.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 250.40 × 58.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 14,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703.49/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.08

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