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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 250.15 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 250.15 and 98.36 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 250.15 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/250.15 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 250.15 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 24,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,604.75/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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