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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 250.04 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 250.04 and 162.11 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 250.04 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/250.04 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 250.04 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 40,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,533.98/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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