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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 250.51 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 250.51 and 58.79 is: 88.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 250.51 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/250.51 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 250.51 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 14,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,727.48/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.19

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