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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 250.47 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 250.47 and 85.99 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 250.47 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/250.47 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 250.47 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 21,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537.92/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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