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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 250.07 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 250.07 and 121.08 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 250.07 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/250.07 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 250.07 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 30,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278.48/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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