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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 250.52 and 64.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 250.52 and 64.23 is: 96.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 250.52 = 64.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/250.52 = 64.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 250.52 × 64.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 16,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,091.52/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.38

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