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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 250.25 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 250.25 and 58.66 is: 87.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 250.25 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/250.25 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 250.25 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 14,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,679.67/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.93

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