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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 250.56 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 250.56 and 64.29 is: 96.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 250.56 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/250.56 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 250.56 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 16,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108.50/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.47

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