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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 250.53 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 250.53 and 81.50 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 250.53 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/250.53 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 250.53 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 20,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418.20/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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