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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.97, 250.28 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.97, 250.28 and 94.88 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.97 : 250.28 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.97/250.28 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.97x = 250.28 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.97x = 23,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,747.07/166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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