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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 250.31 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 250.31 and 80.25 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 250.31 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/250.31 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 250.31 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 20,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,086.98/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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