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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 250.14 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 250.14 and 121.43 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 250.14 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/250.14 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 250.14 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 30,374.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,374.50/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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