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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 250.62 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 250.62 and 109.38 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 250.62 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/250.62 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 250.62 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 27,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412.82/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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