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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 250.40 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 250.40 and 98.53 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 250.40 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/250.40 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 250.40 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 24,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671.91/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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